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Little Argus: Carlsbad community events for Dec. 11-13

Posted:
12/10/2012 11:42:26 AM MST

Today

Revival services

Special revival services addressing
loneliness, depression, despair and regret associated with the
holiday season with Pastor John Robinson will be held at 7:30
p.m. nightly today (Dec. 11) through Thursday at the
Potter’s House Christian Center, 514 N. Canal St. Info:
(575) 361-6688.

Christmas concert

The Carlsbad Community Band will perform
its annual Christmas concert at 7 p.m. today (Dec. 11) in room
101 at NMSU-Carlsbad. A variety of musical styles will be
performed. Free admission.

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MDT training

Quarterly Community MDT Training will be
held from 3-5 p.m. today (Dec. 11) in room 153 at NMSU-C
featuring the webinar “I Thought He Was My Friend. The
Internet – A Molester’s Paradise” with Jim
Holler. CEUs will be awarded.

Celebration feast

A celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of
Guadalupe will be held at 6 p.m. today (Dec. 11) at San Jose
Catholic Church, 1002 De Baca St. Music by El Mariachi Nuevo
Sonido from Albuquerque. Free menudo in the Hall afterward.

LMS Parent Council

Loving Schools’ Parent Council will
meet at 6 p.m. today (Dec. 11) in the elementary school library
to discuss the recent emergency procedures, elementary
Christmas store and upcoming events.

Story time

Story time for preschoolers age 3-5 will
be held at 10 a.m. today (Dec. 11) at Carlsbad Public Library,
101 S. Halagueno St. Children will make a small Christmas tree
to take home. Info: (575) 885-6776.

There will be a free flu shot clinic
beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday in the Loving Elementary School
lobby in front of the gym. Open to everyone.

Purple Heart meeting

The Military Order of the Purple Heart
will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday at American
Legion Post No. 7, 2311 Legion St. Important year-end business
will be discussed. Info: (575) 361-4141.

LMS special board meeting

The Loving Municipal Schools Board of
Education will have a special meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday at
the Loving High School board room to discuss emergency
evacuation procedures. Agendas available 24 hours prior at the
central office.

Infant/toddler program

A free infant/toddler program for age 0-3
will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Carlsbad Public Library,
101 S. Halagueno St., featuring creative movement, music and
learning through play. Info: (575) 885-6776.

Shop with a Cop or Fireman

The deadline to apply for the Loving Shop
with a Cop or Fireman program, for children age 4-11 with an
economic need, is Wednesday. Info: (575) 745-3511.

Thursday

RWCC meeting

The Republican Women’s Club of
Carlsbad will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Pizza Inn, 1210 W.
Pierce St. Elections for the next two-year term will be held
and a party to honor volunteers from the recent elections.
Bring Christmas cards to address to veterans and an ornament to
exchange. Info: (575) 499-9367.

‘Journey to Bethlehem’

“Journey to Bethlehem” will
be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday with realistic caravan
tours with a family traveling to Bethlehem from 6-8:30 p.m. at
Paradise Chapel, 49 Paradise Ranch Road. Info/reservations:
(575) 499-5198.

Appreciation bingo

VFW 8703, 1916 San Jose Blvd., will have
appreciation bingo every Thursday and Saturday during the month
of December.

Announcements

Chess tournament

The San Jose Plaza Farmers’ Market
will host an all ages open chess tournament from 9 a.m. to noon
Saturday, Dec. 15.

Part of the 3-D photo exhibit of the
Lechuguilla Cave is temporarily installed at the Carlsbad
Caverns Visitor Center and the 3-D video slide show is played
on demand at the Carlsbad Museum & Art Center. Info: (575)
887-0276.

Adult Basic Education registration is
still open for free GED preparation and ESL classes. New
student registration will be held from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-3
p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in room 207 at NMSU-C.
Classes begin Jan. 22. Classes are held at several sites in
Carlsbad, Loving and Artesia. Info: (575) 234-9250.

Donations accepted

Non-perishable food items and new books
and toys are being accepted through Dec. 16 at Living Desert
Zoo & Gardens State Park. Donations will be distributed to
Jonah’s Food Pantry, the Battered Families Shelter and
Christmas Anonymous. Info: (575) 887-5516.

Road work

Chip sealing is in progress on a 20-mile
section of U.S. 285 near Loving. Expect short delays from 7
a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Dec. 21. Info: nmroads.com.

New stop sign

A new stop sign will be placed at the
intersection of Callaway Drive and Cherry Lane. Westbound
motorists on Cherry Lane will now have to stop, making it a
four-way stop.

The final film of NMSU-Carlsbad’s
Fall Film Series will be shown at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, in
room 153. “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”
(PG-13) is the story of a man who ages backwards. Concessions
proceeds benefit Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Info: (575)
234-9461.

Tamale fundraiser

Pick up for a tamale sale fundraiser will
be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at the San Jose
Parish Hall, 1002 De Baca St. $15 a dozen. Orders: (575)
885-5792. Proceeds will benefit United in Ministry.

Service of Comfort

A Christmas Service of Comfort will be
held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, at First United Methodist
Church, 207 N. Halagueno St., for those who have suffered any
kind of loss. Info: (575) 885-3142.

AARP potluck

AARP Carlsbad Chapter 651 will have its
annual holiday potluck when it meets at 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17,
at the North Mesa Senior Center, 1112 N. Mesa St. Swearing in
of the 2013 officers will take place.

Fines and fees owed in Magistrate Court
can now be paid online at msbpay.com/newmexico or by calling
(866) 223-6609. Have case number and total amount owed. Failure
to use the proper case number or amount owed can result in
substantial delay in case processing.

Free clothing

Free coats, hoodies and clothing will be
available from 9-11:30 a.m. every Wednesday from the VFW 8703
Ladies Auxiliary, 1916 San Jose Blvd.

Annual Care Bear drive

The 7th annual Care Bear Drive fundraiser
is being held to provide stuffed animals to the Carlsbad Fire
and Police departments. Info/donations: (575) 361-4627.

Candlelight service

The annual Christmas Eve Candlelight
Service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24, at First
Baptist Church, 112 N. Alameda St. Info: (575) 887-1158.

CMC Auxiliary

Carlsbad Medical Center Auxiliary
volunteers are needed to assist with the Information Desk, Gift
Shop and a variety of other patient and visitor service
activities. Info: CMC front desk.

Flu shots

Flu shots are available for eligible
veterans at the Artesia VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic.
Appointments: (575) 746-3531.

Pageant contestants

The Miss Carlsbad/Miss Eddy County
Scholarship Pageant is looking for contestants age 12-24 for
the Jan. 5 pageant. Info: (575) 302-9511.

Golden Services Hospice is in need of
volunteers to visit hospice patients, take flowers, pray with
them or provide companionship. Training provided. Info: (575)
885-3082.

Leaf disposal

Leaves and other yard waste should be
bagged and placed at the curb or in the alley between your
property lines for pickup by the Solid Waste Department
grappler. Loose leaves should never be placed in trash
receptacles. Info: (575) 885-6262; cityofcarlsbadnm.com; or
tfcarlson@cityofcarlsbad.com.

Preschool Story Time

Preschool Story Time will be held at 9:30
a.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens
State Park Visitor Center. The story will be “The First
Christmas Tree.” A short walk in the park (weather
permitting) and activity will follow. Children must be
accompanied by an adult. Info: (575) 887-5516.

No story time

There will be no Preschool Story Time
Dec. 21, 28 and Jan. 4 at Living Desert because school is not
in session. It will resume Jan. 11. Info: (575) 887-5516.

Tax preparers, interpreters needed

Tax preparers, interpreters and greeters
are needed for the TAX Help NM tax site at St. Peter Lutheran
Church. Site hours will be 6-9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 through April 16. Training
provided. Info: (575) 636-4751.

Plaza road construction

Demolition of the road has begun in the
500 block of Plaza Street. Construction will continue Monday
through Friday until the project is complete. This portion of
the road is closed to through traffic. Info: (575) 885-8838.

San Jose road construction

Construction is progressing on San Jose
Boulevard. It will remain closed to through traffic from West
Fiesta Drive to the CID canal bridge. Businesses in the
construction area can be accessed through West Wood. Businesses
south of the project can be accessed from Kircher. Construction
will continue Monday through Friday until the project is
complete. Info: (575) 885-8838.

The CHS building trades classes are in
need of building materials to build dog houses for those in
need. Existing dog houses that aren’t in use are also
welcome. Info: (575) 885-5406.

Convenience Station winter hours

The city of Carlsbad Solid Waste
Department Convenience Station, 302 E. Plaza St., will be open
to accept residential waste from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday
through Saturday through March 10. Info: (575) 885-0042 or
saschneider@cityofcarlsbadnm.com.

Lifeline volunteers

Volunteers are needed to help with
installations for Lifeline, which has been taken over by
Landsun Homes. Info: (575) 234-5830.